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Private Boat Charters in the Bahamas: The 15 Best Hulls

27 tours  ·  from $100 a head

Charter the boat and the stop list becomes yours. The 15 below range from a half-day powerboat for four to a full day with crew, priced per group, with what the fuel and the lunch really add.

Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs - Allen’s Cay and the Bahamian rock iguanas
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Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

1.Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · from $439Our pick

Leave Paradise Island at 8:30 a.m. for an eight-hour Aqua Shores powerboat trip into the Exumas. With a group of up to 16, you’ll visit Allen’s Cay, Compass Cay, Big Major Cay, Staniel Cay, a sandbar, and Norman’s Cay. Captains such as Rico, Ron, Emilio, and Milio may lead the day, with lunch, beer, water, and snacks included.

“Excellent Service. Very attentive and helpful. My family and I had so much fun. They gave us enough time to do and enjoy every stop.”

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Original Exuma Powerboat Adventures - Swimming pigs, stingrays, and the shark presentation
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Original Exuma Powerboat Adventures

2.Original Exuma Powerboat Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $328

Ride from Nassau to Allen’s Cay and private Ship Channel Cay with a local crew. Feed endangered rock iguanas, swim near stingrays, watch a shark presentation, meet swimming pigs, snorkel the reef, and enjoy conch salad, buffet lunch, and an open bar. The day lasts about nine hours.

“My daughter and I had an amazing day! It was our only excursion during our trip to Nassau...very beautiful and fun filled. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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4 hours 34ft Day Dream Private Charter in Nassau - How to plan your four hours
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4 hours 34ft Day Dream Private Charter in Nassau

3.4 hours 34ft Day Dream Private Charter in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Set out from Nassau Yacht Haven aboard the 34ft Day Dream with Captain Justin and crew. You can shape the four-hour trip around reef or deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, beach time, or a mix of all three. Tackle, bait, snorkel sets, and drinks are included, and the private format keeps the day flexible for your group.

“We had the best time! Was patient, kind, educational, and adapted to everything we wanted during our time.”

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Nassau: Self-Drive Speedboat Ride and Pig Swimming Encounter - Reaching Anthol Island and the swimming pigs
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Nassau: Self-Drive Speedboat Ride and Pig Swimming Encounter

4.Self-Drive Speedboat Ride and Pig Swimming Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Take the wheel of a two-person speedboat from Nassau to Anthol Island, where you can feed and swim with ocean pigs, snorkel, and ride a banana boat. English, French, and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 10. Early departures offer the best chance of enjoying the beach before larger boats arrive.

“Driving the speed boat ourselves was fabulous , the island was beautiful and the pigs really cute . A fab trip and totally recommend”

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4 hours 38ft Reel Dreams Private Charter in Nassau - Meeting the boat at Nassau Yacht Haven
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4 hours 38ft Reel Dreams Private Charter in Nassau

5.4 hours 38ft Reel Dreams Private Charter in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews

You get a private 38-foot boat for up to six people, a professional captain, fishing and snorkeling gear, bait, ice, and bottled water. Choose a morning or afternoon start, then shape the four-hour trip around deep-sea fishing, light-tackle fishing, swimming, snorkeling, or a beach stop at Rose Island. The boat leaves from Nassau Yacht Haven and returns there.

“My wife and I with three kids 12, 10, and 8 booked this excursion in Nassau. We were on a cruise ship and this was our excursion for the port of Nassau. The taxi to the meeting point was 25 dollars each way and the only ride was 7-10 minutRead more”

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Nassau: Exuma Powerboat Day Trip - Meeting the pigs, iguanas, stingrays, and sharks
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Nassau: Exuma Powerboat Day Trip

6.Exuma Powerboat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 8 hours · from $328

Travel by 60-foot powerboat from Nassau to Ship Channel Cay, a private island in the northern Exumas. You will feed pigs, iguanas, stingrays, and sharks, enjoy a fresh buffet lunch and open bar, and watch a lively conch salad demonstration. The English-speaking crew handles the day’s activities.

“Only issue was we were told to arrive at 8.00 am 1/2 before check-in had to wait until 9.15 to leave. There were people arriving right up to when we left. Other than that the experience was 5* the fast speed boat, the interaction with the iguanas, pigs, sting rays and sharks was unbelievable! They private island and hospitality was again exemplary ! The buffet food was really good with plenty of choice. Would definitely recommend”

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Private Speed Boat for Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau - 34ft - Leaving from Sterling Marina on Paradise Island
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Private Speed Boat for Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 34ft

7.Private Speed Boat for Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 34ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Take a private 34-foot center-console boat from Paradise Island with a local captain and crew. Captain Willy, Calvin, or Roscoe may guide your day toward coral reefs, beaches, Gilligan’s Island, fishing spots, or Rose Island’s Footprints Beach Bar. Snorkel and fishing gear, bottled water, and an ice cooler are included.

“We had an absolutely unforgettable day with Born Free Charters aboard their 34-foot center console! Captain Willy and First Mate Calvin were the perfect crew—knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had an Read more”

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Private 4-Hour Rose Island charter Snorkeling Turtles & Beaching - Snorkeling at a coral reef
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Private 4-Hour Rose Island charter Snorkeling Turtles & Beaching

8.Private 4-Hour Rose Island charter Snorkeling Turtles & Beaching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews

From Montagu Beach, your private group of up to 13 boards a 35-foot powerboat with a captain such as Perez or Ryan. Cruise Nassau Harbor, snorkel a coral reef, see green turtles at Green Cay, visit Gilligan’s Island, and relax on Rose Island beaches. Add swimming pigs or lunch at Footprints at your own cost.

“The absolute best best experience!! Captain Ryan was super knowledgeable and took us to all the best spots - would 100% recommend”

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Private Snorkeling or Fishing Charter in Nassau - 38ft Free Time - Why the eight-hour option may be worth it
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Private Snorkeling or Fishing Charter in Nassau – 38ft Free Time

9.Private Snorkeling or Fishing Charter in Nassau – 38ft Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Set out from Paradise Island on the 38-foot Free Time with a private crew such as Captain Dee, Tyson, Juante, or Collin. In four or eight hours, you can fish, snorkel coral reefs, visit Gilligan’s Island, see turtles or pigs, swim, and relax on a beach. Gear, bait, tackle, water, and ice are included.

“Amazing the boat was so amazing and the water made me feel like I was in paradise took another dimension and it made my whole year. Roscoe and Cleo were so welcoming and fun.”

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8 hours 38ft Reel Dreams Private Charter Nassau - Choosing between big-game fishing and light tackle
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8 hours 38ft Reel Dreams Private Charter Nassau

10.8 hours 38ft Reel Dreams Private Charter Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Set out from Nassau Yacht Haven aboard Reel Dreams’ private 38-foot boat for eight hours on the Bahamian sea. Work with the captain to choose deep-sea fishing for mahi, tuna, wahoo, or marlin, or pick inshore and light-tackle fishing for faster action. Snorkeling gear, bait, tackle, fuel, water, ice, and a professional crew are included.

“You won’t be disappointed with Reel Dreams Charters. This makes four times going out with these guys and we will be back again soon! Thank you for a great time!”

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All Inclusive 4- Hours Private Charter - Nassau’s waterfront sights on the way out
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All Inclusive 4- Hours Private Charter

11.All Inclusive 4- Hours Private Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews

Spend about four hours on a private boat from Nassau, with snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, water, soda, fishing equipment, and swimming with pigs included. Choose from Turtle Cay, Rose Island, beach bars, turtles, island views, and shoreline sightseeing. Hotel pickup may be arranged with advance notice. Minimum five travelers.

“Unfortunately this is not a private tour as it states. We booked this tour with our dear friends who are also our photographer/videographers. We are newly weds and were going on this tour to add videos and pictures to our wedding Read more”

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Self Drive Speedboat and Swim with the Pigs - Following the guide across New Providence Island
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Self Drive Speedboat and Swim with the Pigs

12.Self Drive Speedboat and Swim with the Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $130

Take the wheel from Malcolm’s Park near the Atlantis Bridge and follow Cruising Adventures guides along New Providence Island. After a short lesson, you’ll drive your own speedboat to a private island, feed friendly pigs, and take photos. No boating license or experience is needed, and adults 18 and older may drive.

“It was a great experience. The two young gentlemen were great. They were patient with us and accommodating.”

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Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure - Taking the controls near Atlantis Bridge
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Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure

13.Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $100Best value

Take the wheel of a small speed boat from Malcolm’s Park near Atlantis Bridge and follow a guided harbor route around New Providence Island. The one-hour outing includes coastal views, historical sights, and time at the controls. Children age six and older may join, with groups limited to 10 people.

“You're driving to promote there business. They make you drive slowly at crowded beaches and other heavy populated places. Your not going to be your own captain, your going to be a unpaid employee.I did not have fun because they push Read more”

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Exotic half day private charters to Rose Island, Pigs and Turtles - A private captain keeps the outing flexible
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Exotic half day private charters to Rose Island, Pigs and Turtles

14.Exotic half day private charters to Rose Island, Pigs and Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Set out from Nassau with a private captain and visit Rose Island for snorkeling, turtles, a remote beach, and optional swimming pigs. Antoine and Chris guide the outing, with gear, water, snacks, and unlimited Bahama Mamas included. Plan for about four hours, plus an extra $40 per person at the pig stop.

“This private charter was the highlight of our trip to the Bahamas. We went to an island to feed the pigs, did snorkeling, saw sea turtles, and visited a private island where we had an incredibly beautiful beach all to ourselves. Antoine and Chris were great hosts and guides. It was a really relaxing, fun day for our family. We highly recommend this excursion!”

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Powerboat and Snorkel Experience with Swimming Pigs and Turtles - Rose Island snorkeling is the active centerpiece
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Powerboat and Snorkel Experience with Swimming Pigs and Turtles

15.Powerboat and Snorkel Experience with Swimming Pigs and Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $145

Ride a 35-foot Donzi powerboat from Paradise Island to Rose Island, Sandy Cay, and Green Cay. You’ll snorkel a reef, meet swimming pigs, spot turtles, and relax on sandy beaches. Secret Cays supplies gear, water, and soft drinks. The boat has an onboard restroom, and groups are kept small.

“Seeing the turtles in the sanctuary area was the high point for me but the crew was so welcoming and kind.”

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